In the North, children playing outdoors and exploring their surroundings – even near home – can be at risk of encountering a bear. It is important to educate children to be “Bear Aware” and to understand what to do if they encounter a bear.

Let’s all be bear aware. Here’s how…

1. Never feed bears
2. Report bears that hang around people or get into garbage.
3. Never get too close to bears.
4. Hike in groups and make noise so you don’t surprise a bear.Keep a clean camping spot.
5. Never explore bad smelling areas and never play near garbage dumps.
6. Learn more about bears.

Facts

• Often a child’s first thought is to “play dead.” As a first response, this is incorrect, and is only warranted in certain situations. In some circumstances, playing dead may encourage a bear to be more aggressive.

Resources for Kids (and Adults too!)

• Be Bear Aware Colouring Book 336 KB
• Staying Safe in Bear Country & Living in Bear Country Videos

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• Bear Safety Publications